Battle for the lake Achill Island

09/10/2026

🎬 BFTL26 : THE OFFICIAL MOVIE! 🔥🌊

Some things are impossible to explain… you just have to experience them!

The wind, the music, the madness, the friendships, the smiles… and that little bit of Pure Magic that makes Battle for the Lake so special. ❤️
Our amazing Kuba has captured it all! What a legend! 🎥🙌

A MASSIVE thank you to our incredible partners, sponsors, volunteers, riders, musicians and the entire crew who make this crazy little festival possible year after year.

Life is Pure Magic.

01/10/2026

What a weekend!!!!!
Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

For all the images and videos please join us on Instagram !!!!!

22/09/2026

🌊 BATTLE FOR THE LAKE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! 🤙🔥

Only a few days to go before a weekend full of magic, plenty of wind, music and, of course, mighty craic! 💨🎶🍻

Here’s a little summary of what’s happening:

🔥 THURSDAY EVENING — LAUNCH PARTY
We kick things off at the Pure Magic Lodge!
🎧 Ruben Lenten behind the decks
🎤 Lewis Crathern Quizz

Book your seat whatsapp: 0852439702

🏄 FRIDAY | 2–4 PM — FREE MASTERCLASS WITH THE PROS (just turn up)
A very special session at Keel lake celebrating 20 YEARS OF PURE MAGIC! 🎂🤙

🎶 FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT — MUSIC FESTIVAL
We’re almost SOLD OUT, so don’t leave it too late: grab your ticket while you can! 🎟️
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/battle-for-the-lake-2026-tickets-1982513478181?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

💦 SATURDAY & SUNDAY — WATERSPORTS ACTION
Two full days on the water, including competitions and our legendary WOW SHOW featuring all the pros! 🔥

And the best news… the wind forecast is looking AMAZING! 💨💨💨

⚠️ KITE COMPETITION
Pre-registration and payment are compulsory.
Deadline: 24/09

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XpFRLveHep2pdy3RYHS7RPfjEGJdVZa5ak8Zl3lpYJU/viewform?edit_requested=true

Get ready!! Battle for the Lake 2026 is ON! 🌊🔥🤙
Let’s celebrate another winderful year all together !!
See you on the Wild West!

WATERSPORTS Registration Form ( KITE - WING AND SUP RELAY)

20/09/2026

“Il etait une fois”
Once Upon a time…

Pure Magic Battle for the Lake Achill Island,

We are very proud and grateful to present you stages and times …

The Windy Stage, the Earth Stage, the Fire Stage, the Water Stage will all very soon bring us together again!!!!

Put your seatbelt on, is about to kick off ! Rock n Roll Baby!

Last tickets available now. The event will be sold out soon. Don’t miss out!

In partnership with + + .music and all our amazing friends and partners

Artwork by the amazing

01/09/2026

🎶🔥 Line up BFTL26🔥🎶

****Update : Michelle Gavin + Emer Meade you are the winners!!!! ******* whoop
Whoop!!!!!!

Competition Time!
😜😜 WIN 2 FREE TICKETS 😎😎

Let’s do this, one more time!!!!! The most festive bunch of incredible artists will join us on Achill to celebrate this 20th year of Pure Magic in Ireland! ( and 17th Battle already!)

4 weeks to go! And loads of surprises to be announced!

We cannot wait to have you all with us in our little forest by night!

Comment below “ Achilllpulco, Up Mayo here we go! + 2 names of your best mates “ and like this page
Results 15/09!

Tickets in Bio

Good luck 🤞
lifeispuremagic

BFTL26, A wonderful madness of love and Magic in tribute of our lovely Mick McEntee

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24/08/2026

The smiles.
Our reason for being. Our reason for gathering every year.

Sharing… is… everything! ❤️

is coming soon, and here are some exclusive shots from last year, captured by the amazing 📸

The people. The laughs. The wind. The water. The memories.

Battle For The Lake
it’s not just a festival. It’s a feeling. 🌊⚡️

23/08/2026

Let’s gooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 weeks to go

Are you ready?
www.battleforthelake.com

Tickets are LIVE!!!!!

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/battle-for-the-lake-2026-tickets-1982513478181?aff=erelpanelorg

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21/09/2025

“Il etait une fois”
Once Upon a time…

Pure Magic Battle for the Lake Achill Island,

We are very proud and grateful to present you stages and times …

The Windy Stage, the Earth Stage, the Fire Stage, the Water Stage will all very soon bring us together again!!!!

Put your seatbelt on, is about to kick off ! Rock n Roll Baby!

Last tickets available now. The event will be sold out soon. Don’t miss out!

In partnership with + + and all amazing friends …


Artwork by the amazing

12/09/2025

Battle for the lake is a celebration of all the watersports! If you want to take part in the team SUP relay, the wingfoiling gathering, the kitesurfing competition. Please Do not forget to register. Deadline 25/09!! Can't wait to see all those colours flying in Achill!! Link for registration :

WATERSPORTS Registration Form ( KITE - WING AND SUP RELAY)

11/09/2025

🔥✨ NEW VIBES IN DA ISLAND✨🔥

For the first time ever, we welcome to the shores of Achill Island! 🌊🎶
Dublin’s psychedelic soul-poets are bringing their grooves, rhymes, and wild energy to light up Battle for the Lake 2025.

Get ready !!!

🎟️ Only a few tickets left — don’t sleep on this!
📍 Keel Lake, Achill Island
📅 SEPTEMBER 26-28th